Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette and Shirley MacLaine "all deserve Oscars?"(WCBC-TV) for their hilarious and moving performances in "the most rewarding family comedy since Terms of Endearment." (New York Magazine) Flirty, flaky... more » party girl Maggie (Diaz) and plain, dependable lawyer Rose (Collette) are sisters, best friends and bitter rivals who seem to have only two things in common: DNA and size 8 1/2 feet. Only when their love-hate relationship veers towards the hate end of the spectrum do they accidentally discover they also share a long-lost grandmother (MacLaine) who enriches their lives and helps them make peace with each other?and themselves!« less
An all over the grid plotline, both entertaining and not so entertaining.
Gayle V. from CLARKSVILLE, TN Reviewed on 9/21/2010...
Cute movie. I really liked Toni Collette's acting
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Anick L. from COLUMBIA, SC Reviewed on 2/9/2009...
Light comedy. Enjoyable entertainment. Shirley Maclaine does not disappoint.
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Jonnie M. (JonnieAngel) from RIVERDALE, UT Reviewed on 10/29/2008...
I highly recommend this movie! Sisters can share an apartment, clothing and maybe even shoes. But Maggie and Rose can't truly relate to one another until they've walked a mile in the others' shoes.
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Jillian S. (SillyJilly24) from TURNERSVILLE, NJ Reviewed on 6/25/2008...
I really liked it but I wish some parts of the book hadn't gotten cut...
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Duane S. (superpoet) from FORT WORTH, TX Reviewed on 4/23/2008...
This is a very cute movie emphasizing the importance of understanding the other person's viewpoint. Cameron is the sleazy, sleep-around sister and Toni is the uptight lawyer. Both sisters are unmarried and suffering the pains of the death of their mother as children. Cameron keeps messing up her sister's life until Toni kicks her out of the house. Cameron finds birthday cards, etc. in her father's house and finds out she has a grandmother who loved her. She runs off to see her. Shirley sends for the other sister secretly and things become mended on all fronts. Very good movie. Wonderful acting by Cameron Diaz in a serious role.
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In Her Shoes
Marie C. D'angelo | New Jersey | 11/28/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Totally enjoyed the movie. It was refreshing watching a movie without violence. Even my husband enjoyed it. I recommend it for all those who likes a good down to earth movie."
In Her Shoes
Arnita D. Brown | USA | 01/29/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Maggie befriends one of her patients, a blind retired professor of English literature has asked Maggie to read works of poetry to him. She does so, but with great difficulty. After asking if she is dyslexic, the professor encourages Maggie to continue reading to him while offering emotional support to her. Maggie finds a friend in the professor, the first person in her life who does not ridicule her difficulties with reading, and actually helps her to improve in this area. As time passes with the professor, Maggie's confidence grows not only with reading but with her general image of herself. In addition, she also becomes friendly with the residents of the retirement community. In doing so, Maggie discovers a livelihood that is greatly needed among the elderly women, a personal clothing shopper, an activity for which Maggie shows enormous talent. Ella who also does not ridicule her difficulties with math, offers to run the financial aspects of the business. In the process, they become close and resolve their past history. "In Her Shoes" is an enjoyably entertaining comedy/drama featuring a number of topflight performances and some hilarious dialogue.